Since I did not get out over the weekend I decided to clean my cork handle rods. I started by mixing 1 part Clorox bleach with 3 parts water ,use a white knit rag to rub cork surfaces,they will clean pretty quickly. After they are clean neutralize with water. I then wipe the blanks with WD 40, spray it on a clean cloth then wipe blank surfaces. Rods will look like new.